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August 6th 06, 08:44 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Check Engine Light Came On
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>> Thanks for the responses. I have a feeling that once the oil and
>> filter are changed the check engine light will go off.
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>> Patricia
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> Patricia,
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> I have been driving several miatas for about seven years now and
> have had many check engine lights go on, both with my cars and
> with my friend's vehicles.
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> In almost every single case, removing the gas cap and putting it
> back on until it clicks at least 3 times turned the light off.
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> Have you tried this yet? I did have to replace one gas cap that
> had quit holding pressure, but it was the same common problem
> causing the CEL to show up.
To Patricia:
If the above fixes the check engine light you still need to change the
oil and filter.
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